Communications, Media & Public Relations

Heartland AEA has guidelines for the dissemination of materials from external organizations, whether it be via our van delivery service of via electronic means. The Agency also is required by law to provide the contact information of educators that it stores in its database if it is requested by the public.

Media Requests

If you are a member of the media and have a question about the Agency's programs, services or staff, contact the Communications Department, and they can answer your question or put you in contact with a subject matter expert.

Speakers' Bureau

Heartland AEA is pleased to offer the services of its Speakers' Bureau to any group or organization that is looking for an informative presentation for meetings or gatherings. Staff members are eager to speak to groups about the actions the Agency is taking to improve the learning and well-being of students in central Iowa.

Presentation Topics

General overview of the Agency

Autism resources

History of special education

Early childhood issues

Current events and the changing landscape in special education

Behavior disorders

General education curriculum, testing and assessments

School counseling

School administration

Hearing and vision testing

Media and technology

Bullying

21st century skills for students and teachers

English Language Learners (ELL)

Services for children with disabilities

Traumatic brain injury

Identifying children with giftedness and disabilities

Differentiated instruction

Resources available to teachers and students in the classroom

Trends in math, reading, science and social studies

Alternative school options

If you are interested in having a Heartland AEA staff member speak to your group or organization, contact a Communications Specialist.

Heartland AEA is one of Iowa's nine Area Education Agencies. AEAs were established by the 1974 Iowa legislature to provide equitable, efficient and economical educational opportunities for all Iowa children.